Useful Links
A selection of internet links are included below, which we hope will be of interest to you…
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Our Roman Catholic Church family is a worldwide one. The Holy See in Rome is at the heart of the Church: The Vatican
In England and Wales, the Bishops of our Dioceses and the Forces work together in its Conference structure. This website gives a comprehensive resource for all Church news, information and enquiry, including links to the Liturgy Office, Year of Faith resources and the National Safeguarding site: The Catholic Church in England and Wales
Our parish of St Mary and St John Fisher is one of 157 parishes in the Diocese of Salford, under the pastoral leadership of Bishop Terence Brain. The Diocesan website is: Salford Diocese
For the discernment of vocations: Vocations Office
For all those with an interest specifically in vocations to the priesthood: UK Priest
For couples intending to marry in the Catholic Church - exploring the options available and hearing other couples tell their story: Getting Married
Supporting married couples and helping prepare engaged couples for the vocation of married life: Marriage Care
CAFOD, "Catholic Agency For Overseas Development", works on our behalf to serve people in the developing countries, and providing disaster relief worldwide: CAFOD
ORGANISATIONS
The Society of St Vincent de Paul is a worldwide organisation, providing for the needs of the poor at all levels. Our Parish SVP is very active on our behalf: SVP
The national site for one of the Organisations which has had a strong historical presence at St Mary's is The Union of Catholic Mothers: UCM
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children works to
protect the rights of the unborn, and promote the value of Human Life in every form: SPUC
Christian Aid is a worldwide Christian relief agency: Christian Aid
Supporting persecuted and oppressed Christians around the world: Aid to the Church in Need
A web site dedicated to Fair Trade issues, which are of
importance to all Christians: Fairtrade Foundation
Serra International Great Britain, recognised by the Holy Father, is an association which promotes and supports vocations to the priesthood and the religious life, as the lay vocations arm of the
Church: Serra International
Representing the voice of women in the Church is the National Board of Catholic Women: Board of Catholic Women
STRENGTHENING OUR FAITH
The Divine Office (Prayer of the Church), Catholic Calendar, Mass Readings and many other useful resources. For a small charge, Universalis software can be downloaded for use on your computer or mobile device: Universalis
A Jesuit website devoted to prayer, "Sacred Space" which means you can pray now sitting in front of this computer: Daily Prayer Online
A website enabling you to join a worldwide community of prayer of the Rosary in real time: Rosary Online
For very helpful information on the Liturgy, try visiting our Diocesan Liturgy Office Site: Liturgy Office
A free service for reading and researching Scripture online: BibleGateway
A "New Advent" web site providing a Catholic Encyclopedia and much more, a vast store of Catholic information: Catholic Encyclopedia
Alphabetical listing of the Saints, from AmericanCatholic.org: Lives of the Saints
A web site giving pictures and information relating to many places of pilgrimage which have become such through their significance in the Bible. This is a fascinating photo journey for all: Bible Places
The online site of the weekly Catholic newspaper, The Universe: The Universe
Another Catholic Newspaper: Catholic Herald
For more Catholic news, debate and reporting: The Tablet
The Catholic Truth Society Bookshop, supplying literature and other religious goods, is based at Salford Cathedral and can be accessed online: Cathedral Books
Another reliable source of Christian books and resources is The Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge: SPCK